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Despite Collapsing Hike Odds, Rising Yields Kept Indian Gold, Silver Below Their Floors
Snap Shot: Most of the damage in the week ending 2 October landed before the good news arrived, and the good news then failed to repair it. August core PCE inflation, released on 30 September, rose 3.0% from a year earlier against expectations of 3.3%, helped partly by methodology changes at the Bureau of Economic Analysis. September payrolls on 2 October then added just 29,000 jobs against forecasts near 90,000, with unemployment at 4.2% and August revised down to 133,000
Despite Collapsing Hike Odds, Rising Yields Kept Indian Gold, Silver Below Their Floors
Snap Shot: Most of the damage in the week ending 2 October landed before the good news arrived, and the good news then failed to repair it. August core PCE inflation, released on 30 September, rose 3.0% from a year earlier against expectations of 3.3%, helped partly by methodology changes at the Bureau of Economic Analysis. September payrolls on 2 October then added just 29,000 jobs against forecasts near 90,000, with unemployment at 4.2% and August revised down to 133,000
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Lab-Grown Diamonds Set to Fill Projected Deficit
Singapore: Technological developments in the production of grown diamonds embody a significant opportunity as researchers predict demand will double in the next ten years, according to a report from Better Diamond Initiative. Advances in the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) technology allow the creation of large synthetic stones of jewellery-quality colour and clarity, said the report published on the Better Diamond
China Gold joins WGC
Beijing: China National Gold Group Corporation (China Gold) has joined the World Gold Council (WGC) as a member, making it the only Chinese gold mining company to join the WGC. According to WGC, China’s gold market has grown exponentially over recent decades and China is now the largest market for gold, in terms of supply and demand. The growth in
GJSCI Launches Digital Learning Platform
New Delhi: The Gem & Jewellery Skill Council of India (GJSCI), under the aegis of National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) recently launched the new digital learning platform in Delhi, to skill and upskill 1 lakh Jewellery Retail Sales Associates across India by end of 2016. The programme, developed by Tech Partner – Qustn Technologies, was launched by Chief Guest –
CIBJO to Sponsor Jewelry Industry Summit
New York: The World Jewelry Confederation has signed on as the latest sponsor of the Jewelry Industry Summit. As well as giving financial support, the organization said it will urge its members to participate in the event. “CIBJO’s mission is fully aligned with the goals of the Jewelry Industry Summit,” said president Gaetano Cavalieri. “Engaging in responsible sourcing is a
GJEPC Welcomes Export Promotion Mission, SEZ Revival
Mumbai:Announcing the reforms and budget for 2014-15, the Finance Minister, Mr. Arun Jaitley has maintained the populist front, announcing various small measures and state level schemes however none of them promise any major impact on the gem & jewelry sector, the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has said in an official statement. “The industry is happy that our
GJF Expresses Deep Anguish over Union Budget
Mumbai: Indian gems and jewellery Industry is extremely disappointed with the Union Government Budget Proposals as the finance ministry did not consider their plea of reducing the import duty component on gold and also abolish the stringent 80:20 norms. “The union finance minister Mr. Arun Jaitley has ignored the plight of the trade in spite of several representation and meetings
No Solace in Budget for India's Jewellery Sector
Mumbai: India’s Finance Minister Mr. Arun Jaitley has not given any relaxation in his first budget today as far as import duty on gold is concerned, within 45 days of forming of the Narendra Modi government. Mr. Jaitley surprised bullion markets by keeping the import duty on gold and silver unchanged at 10% in his fiscal budget, a move likely
RJC to Hold Session at IIJS Educational Program
Mumbai: The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) will be taking part in the educational program of the July 17-21 India International Jewellery Show (IIJS). The program, organized by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), and sponsored by Gemological Science International (GSI), will host a series of industry experts during the four day educational series entitled Spectrum Seminar – Innovate
